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Exchange Rates - Keeping An Eye On Them
By DavePierce
Keeping an eye on exchange rates is essential when traveling if staying within a budget or if just not wasting money is of concern to you at all. What does exchange rate mean? Typically, using the US dollar as a guide, other currencies would be worth more or less than a dollar for exchange of value. For instance, a Canadian dollar might be worth 85 percent of an American dollar, or 85 cents. Then when comparing a US dollar to the British pound, it a pound might be worth two US dollars. The fluctuating exchange rate means that, depending on market conditions, one day a pound might be worth two dollars, and the next day a pound might be worth two and a half dollars, and the next day worth one dollar and ninety cents.

A will be either free floating or pegged. A pegged is fixed by the government relative to the value of another currency. For example, the Hong Kong dollar in the 1980’s was fixed or pegged relative to the US dollar and always worth a set percentage of the it was pegged to. A free floating is allowed to fluctuate in value relative to all the other currencies on the foreign exchange market. When discussing people also refer to the nominal exchange rate, and the real exchange rate. The nominal rate is the rate at which a of one country can be traded for the of another. The real rate is the rate at which goods and services of one country can be traded for the goods and services of another. If, for example, the price of a product increases by ten percent in the US and there is a ten percent appreciation in the Canadian economy against US currency, the price of the product would remain constant for Canadians despite the US price increase. This is of course assuming that no tariffs are involved.

As a practical matter exchange rates will change from country to country and can be used to make travel and tourism more attractive in certain countries at certain times, so if there are several countries you’d like t visit and you have a flexible schedule, keep an eye on the exchange rates.

Weekly Review and Outlook: USD/JPY Weakened on Dimmer Recovery Outlook and Falling Treasury Yield, Euro Losing Momentum
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.actionforex.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119085:weekly-review-and-outlook-usdjpy-weakened-on-dimmer-recovery-outlook-and-falling-treasury-yield-euro-losing-momentum&catid=140:market-overview" style="font-size:1.2em">Weekly Review and Outlook: USD/JPY Weakened on Dimmer Recovery Outlook and Falling Treasury Yield, Euro Losing Momentum</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Action Forex</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">7 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">Dollar was broadly lower last week on deteriorating recovery outlook in US as well as falling treasury yield. USD/JPY made new 2010 low below 86 level while EUR/USD also closed above 1.3 ...</div> </div>
Euro Rises for First Time in Eight Months as Sovereign-Debt Concern Eases
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-31/euro-rises-for-first-time-in-eight-months-as-sovereign-debt-concern-eases.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Rises for First Time in Eight Months as Sovereign-Debt Concern Eases</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Bloomberg</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">19 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">By Catarina Saraiva - Sat Jul 31 04:00:37 UTC 2010 The euro rallied against the dollar for the first time in eight months as concern eased that the 16- nation region&#39;s sovereign-debt crisis will ...</div> <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-31/euro-rises-for-first-time-in-eight-months-as-debt-concern-eases.html">Euro Rises for First Time in Eight Months as Debt Concern Eases</a> - <span style="color:#888888">BusinessWeek</span><br> </div>
Comprehensive FX and Futures Daily Commentary
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/technical-research/2010-07-30.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Comprehensive FX and Futures Daily Commentary</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 30, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">by FastBrokers Research Team The EUR/USD is consolidating above 1.30 as the EUR/GBP moves lower, indicating the Euro is exhibiting a relative weakness today. Weakness in the Euro currency comes as ...</div> </div>
Euro Approaches 11-week Peak in New York Trading
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyforex.com/news/2010/07/_5561_dailyforex-news_Euro_Approaches_11_week_Peak_in_New_York_Trading.aspx" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Approaches 11-week Peak in New York Trading</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">DailyForex</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 30, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">The common currency Euro rose versus the US Dollar in early morning trading in New York, striking the highest level in more than 2 months. As reported at 9:10 am (EST), the euro traded at $1.3077 ...</div> <a href="http://imarketnews.com/?q=node/17317">TheFXSpot: Euro, Other Currencies Push Higher Vs. the Dollar As US Yields Slip</a> - <span style="color:#888888">IMarketnews.com</span><br> <a href="http://www.forexhound.com/article/Pattern_Price_Time/Analysis/Weak_Outlook_for_US_Economy_Pressure_Dollar/224794">Weak Outlook for US Economy Pressure Dollar</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Forex Hound</span><br> </div>
Dollar Struggles Ahead of 2Q GDP ? Fed Maintains Dovish Outlook
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/session_briefing/daily_fundamentals/2010-07-29-1940-Dollar_Struggles_Ahead_of_2Q.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Dollar Struggles Ahead of 2Q GDP ? Fed Maintains Dovish Outlook</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 29, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">US Dollar weakness carried into the North American trade, with the EUR/USD breaking above 1.3100 for the first time since May, and the bearish sentiment surrounding the greenback may linger going ...</div> </div>
Analysts: Do We Fall, Stall or Push Higher in the Euro?
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://imarketnews.com/node/17252" style="font-size:1.2em">Analysts: Do We Fall, Stall or Push Higher in the Euro?</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">IMarketnews.com</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 29, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">By Vicki Schmelzer NEW YORK (MNI) - The euro posted a new 12-week high over $1.3100 Thursday, driven largely by ever-shifting views about the eurozone and US economies as well as likely month-end ...</div> <a href="http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/20100729/euro-surges-above3100-on-upbeat-european-economic-data-jul-29.htm">Euro surges above $1.3100 on upbeat European economic data - Jul 29</a> - <span style="color:#888888">IBTimes</span><br> <a href="http://www.forexhound.com/article/Pattern_Price_Time/Analysis/Euro_Touches_13105_Weak_Equity_Markets_Trigger_Volatile_Trading_Session/224315">Euro Touches 1.3105; Weak Equity Markets Trigger Volatile Trading Session</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Forex Hound</span><br> </div>
Stocks Drop, Led By Technology Shares; Euro, Commodities Rise
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-29/asian-stocks-drop-yen-gains-on-concern-pace-of-economic-growth-may-slow.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Stocks Drop, Led By Technology Shares; Euro, Commodities Rise</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Bloomberg</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 29, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">By Rita Nazareth and Kelly Bit - Thu Jul 29 20:20:10 UTC 2010 Technology shares were the biggest drag on the S&amp;P 500 after Akamai Technologies Inc. said profit margins shrank, while Nvidia Corp ...</div> </div>
Euro rises up $1.30
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C07%5C29%5Cstory_29-7-2010_pg5_24" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro rises up $1.30</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily Times</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 28, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">LONDON: The euro rose against the dollar on Wednesday on renewed risk appetite following a rosier outlook for the European banking sector, dealers said. In late morning trading here, the shared ...</div> <a href="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2010/07/29/266592/Euro-rises.htm">Euro rises above US$1.30 on banking outlook</a> - <span style="color:#888888">China Post</span><br> </div>
Euro Mixed Against Majors
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.rttnews.com/Content/CurrencyMarket.aspx?Node=b3&Id=1371078" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Mixed Against Majors</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">RTT News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 27, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">(RTTNews) - The euro showed mixed trading against other major currencies in early European deals on Tuesday. While the euro soared to fresh multi-week highs against the yen and the franc, it eased ...</div> </div>
Euro Finds Pivot Point Against Dollar
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://blogs.forbes.com/greatspeculations/2010/07/27/euro-finds-pivot-point-against-dollar/" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Finds Pivot Point Against Dollar</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Forbes</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 27, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">Dan Cook is the Senior Market Analyst for IG Markets, a leading Forex Trading company. EUR/USD ? As we approach the midway portion of the US trading day, the euro has been paring back some of its ...</div> <a href="http://www.actionforex.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119020:forex-technical-update-&catid=191:daily-forex-technicals">Forex Technical Update</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Action Forex</span><br> <a href="http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/20100730/forex-market.htm">India Forex Advisors / Market Commentary / 30_July_2010</a> - <span style="color:#888888">IBTimes</span><br> <a href="http://www.spread-betting.me/forex-spread-betting-00394.html" style="color:#009900">Spread Betting for Me</a> - <a href="http://www.forexhound.com/article/Technicals/Daily_Reports/Market_Commentary_by_India_Forex/224538" style="color:#009900">Forex Hound</a> - <a href="http://www.commodityonline.com/futures-trading/currency/Major-currencies-market-commentary-4622-2.html" style="color:#009900">Commodity Online</a> </div>

If a person is a visitor in New York City it is easy to see how people in other countries follow this rule. At certain times the city of New York will be flooded with visitors from Germany, France, the UK, or Japan. The reason for this is quite simple. When the exchange rate favors the Japanese or the Europeans, then visiting America becomes much cheaper for them than at other times. If for instance, one thousand Euros, due to a favorable exchange rate, will purchase twelve hundred Euros in value, then they have a net twenty percent gain and a twenty percent cash incentive to visit the US. In recent years this exchange rate has usually worked in favor of Europeans, but in years past it worked in favor of Americans. For instance, before the Euro became the standard of Europe, Italy used lira, Germany the deutsche mark, Switzerland the Swiss franc, Austria the schilling, and France the French franc. In the early 1980’s the exchange rate was five French francs to the dollar, two and a half Swiss francs to the dollar, one thousand lira to the dollar, and two and a half schillings to the dollar on average. The German mark was fluctuating, anywhere from 1.7 marks to the dollar to 2.5 marks to the dollar, so when the dollar was worth 2.5 marks Americans would be ahead to trade in their dollars for marks. When the rate was 1.7 they were better off not spending German marks.

Keeping an eye on exchange rates will always benefit the traveler. Even if you are just crossing the border to visit our neighbors to the North in Canada or the South in Mexico, knowing what the normal value of the other nation’s is, and planning your trip for when the fluctuation is in your favor will increase spending power.

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Weekly Review and Outlook: USD/JPY Weakened on Dimmer Recovery Outlook and Falling Treasury Yield, Euro Losing Momentum
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.actionforex.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119085:weekly-review-and-outlook-usdjpy-weakened-on-dimmer-recovery-outlook-and-falling-treasury-yield-euro-losing-momentum&catid=140:market-overview" style="font-size:1.2em">Weekly Review and Outlook: USD/JPY Weakened on Dimmer Recovery Outlook and Falling Treasury Yield, Euro Losing Momentum</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Action Forex</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">7 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">Dollar was broadly lower last week on deteriorating recovery outlook in US as well as falling treasury yield. USD/JPY made new 2010 low below 86 level while EUR/USD also closed above 1.3 ...</div> </div>
Euro Rises for First Time in Eight Months as Sovereign-Debt Concern Eases
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-31/euro-rises-for-first-time-in-eight-months-as-sovereign-debt-concern-eases.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Rises for First Time in Eight Months as Sovereign-Debt Concern Eases</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Bloomberg</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">19 hours ago </span> <div style="width:80%;">By Catarina Saraiva - Sat Jul 31 04:00:37 UTC 2010 The euro rallied against the dollar for the first time in eight months as concern eased that the 16- nation region&#39;s sovereign-debt crisis will ...</div> <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-31/euro-rises-for-first-time-in-eight-months-as-debt-concern-eases.html">Euro Rises for First Time in Eight Months as Debt Concern Eases</a> - <span style="color:#888888">BusinessWeek</span><br> </div>
Comprehensive FX and Futures Daily Commentary
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/technical-research/2010-07-30.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Comprehensive FX and Futures Daily Commentary</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 30, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">by FastBrokers Research Team The EUR/USD is consolidating above 1.30 as the EUR/GBP moves lower, indicating the Euro is exhibiting a relative weakness today. Weakness in the Euro currency comes as ...</div> </div>
Euro Approaches 11-week Peak in New York Trading
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyforex.com/news/2010/07/_5561_dailyforex-news_Euro_Approaches_11_week_Peak_in_New_York_Trading.aspx" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Approaches 11-week Peak in New York Trading</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">DailyForex</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 30, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">The common currency Euro rose versus the US Dollar in early morning trading in New York, striking the highest level in more than 2 months. As reported at 9:10 am (EST), the euro traded at $1.3077 ...</div> <a href="http://imarketnews.com/?q=node/17317">TheFXSpot: Euro, Other Currencies Push Higher Vs. the Dollar As US Yields Slip</a> - <span style="color:#888888">IMarketnews.com</span><br> <a href="http://www.forexhound.com/article/Pattern_Price_Time/Analysis/Weak_Outlook_for_US_Economy_Pressure_Dollar/224794">Weak Outlook for US Economy Pressure Dollar</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Forex Hound</span><br> </div>
Dollar Struggles Ahead of 2Q GDP ? Fed Maintains Dovish Outlook
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/session_briefing/daily_fundamentals/2010-07-29-1940-Dollar_Struggles_Ahead_of_2Q.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Dollar Struggles Ahead of 2Q GDP ? Fed Maintains Dovish Outlook</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 29, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">US Dollar weakness carried into the North American trade, with the EUR/USD breaking above 1.3100 for the first time since May, and the bearish sentiment surrounding the greenback may linger going ...</div> </div>
Analysts: Do We Fall, Stall or Push Higher in the Euro?
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://imarketnews.com/node/17252" style="font-size:1.2em">Analysts: Do We Fall, Stall or Push Higher in the Euro?</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">IMarketnews.com</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 29, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">By Vicki Schmelzer NEW YORK (MNI) - The euro posted a new 12-week high over $1.3100 Thursday, driven largely by ever-shifting views about the eurozone and US economies as well as likely month-end ...</div> <a href="http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/20100729/euro-surges-above3100-on-upbeat-european-economic-data-jul-29.htm">Euro surges above $1.3100 on upbeat European economic data - Jul 29</a> - <span style="color:#888888">IBTimes</span><br> <a href="http://www.forexhound.com/article/Pattern_Price_Time/Analysis/Euro_Touches_13105_Weak_Equity_Markets_Trigger_Volatile_Trading_Session/224315">Euro Touches 1.3105; Weak Equity Markets Trigger Volatile Trading Session</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Forex Hound</span><br> </div>
Stocks Drop, Led By Technology Shares; Euro, Commodities Rise
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-29/asian-stocks-drop-yen-gains-on-concern-pace-of-economic-growth-may-slow.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Stocks Drop, Led By Technology Shares; Euro, Commodities Rise</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Bloomberg</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 29, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">By Rita Nazareth and Kelly Bit - Thu Jul 29 20:20:10 UTC 2010 Technology shares were the biggest drag on the S&amp;P 500 after Akamai Technologies Inc. said profit margins shrank, while Nvidia Corp ...</div> </div>
Euro rises up $1.30
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C07%5C29%5Cstory_29-7-2010_pg5_24" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro rises up $1.30</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily Times</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 28, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">LONDON: The euro rose against the dollar on Wednesday on renewed risk appetite following a rosier outlook for the European banking sector, dealers said. In late morning trading here, the shared ...</div> <a href="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/global-markets/2010/07/29/266592/Euro-rises.htm">Euro rises above US$1.30 on banking outlook</a> - <span style="color:#888888">China Post</span><br> </div>
Euro Mixed Against Majors
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://www.rttnews.com/Content/CurrencyMarket.aspx?Node=b3&Id=1371078" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Mixed Against Majors</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">RTT News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 27, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">(RTTNews) - The euro showed mixed trading against other major currencies in early European deals on Tuesday. While the euro soared to fresh multi-week highs against the yen and the franc, it eased ...</div> </div>
Euro Finds Pivot Point Against Dollar
<div style="padding:0px; margin-bottom:1.5em;"> <a href="http://blogs.forbes.com/greatspeculations/2010/07/27/euro-finds-pivot-point-against-dollar/" style="font-size:1.2em">Euro Finds Pivot Point Against Dollar</a> <br> <span style="color:#888888;">Forbes</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Jul 27, 2010 </span> <div style="width:80%;">Dan Cook is the Senior Market Analyst for IG Markets, a leading Forex Trading company. EUR/USD ? As we approach the midway portion of the US trading day, the euro has been paring back some of its ...</div> <a href="http://www.actionforex.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119020:forex-technical-update-&catid=191:daily-forex-technicals">Forex Technical Update</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Action Forex</span><br> <a href="http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/20100730/forex-market.htm">India Forex Advisors / Market Commentary / 30_July_2010</a> - <span style="color:#888888">IBTimes</span><br> <a href="http://www.spread-betting.me/forex-spread-betting-00394.html" style="color:#009900">Spread Betting for Me</a> - <a href="http://www.forexhound.com/article/Technicals/Daily_Reports/Market_Commentary_by_India_Forex/224538" style="color:#009900">Forex Hound</a> - <a href="http://www.commodityonline.com/futures-trading/currency/Major-currencies-market-commentary-4622-2.html" style="color:#009900">Commodity Online</a> </div>

This is the process where a trader simultaneously buy one currency and sell another.